The Manchester Model Railway Society
(MMRS) is one of the oldest model railway
clubs in the United Kingdom, being founded in 1925 by J. A. Dean.
Since 1969 we have owned our own clubroom (Dean Hall) which
is only 5 miles south of Manchester city centre. This is home to layouts
in most of the popular scales, some of which are largely complete,
others which are in the early stages of construction and one which is in the planning stage. Among the former
is the award winning Dewsbury Midland
in 00.
Dean Hall also has a library with reference
copies of all of the main monthly model railway magazines
as well as books, videos and dvds which can be borrowed.
Our well-equipped workshop is available
for use by those with the requisite skills. Our more
expert members are always willing to pass on their knowledge
with classes on using the lathe, building construction, and beginners' and advanced soldering techniques.
We have a worldwide membership and presently
have vacancies for new members aged 16+ of all levels
of modelling ability.
Please browse our website and see the
great facilities which we have in our clubroom. We look
forward to meeting you.
Forthcoming monthly meetings in 2008
Friday 13th June
Modelling the Great Central Railway, John Quick
Forthcoming courses for members
May: Beginners soldering; advanced soldering
Another modelling in plasticard class is being planned |
Latest changes to the site
2008 Exhibition details [Exhibition]
Revised Slattocks Junction page [Our layouts]
Video tapes [For Sale/wanted]
New 00 and narrow gauge layouts [below and in Our layouts]
Painting and lining [Technical articles] photographs now added
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